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Connection IS Cha

IS was developed by Roger Web Associates and the Connection desig team with sustainability in min Upholstery is woven as a sack so the are no offcuts, and there is no glue o foam and fabrics so that they can easi be separated and re-used or recycle

www.is-connection.uk.co

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Okamura Baron

The award-winning Baron chair uses recycled aluminium and resins. Making aluminium from recycled materials consumes 97% less energy than creating virgin material from bauxite. The Japanese manufacturer’s stylish Contessa chair has a similar footprint (52% recycled and 95% recyclable).

www.okamura.co.jp

Herman Miller Embody

Embody, the new flagship office chair from Herman Miller, is designed using the McDonough Braungart Cradle to Cradle Design Protocol. Like the Mirra chair – the first Herman Miller chair based on this protocol – Embody is 42% recycled and 95% recyclable.

www.hermanmiller.com

BOSS Design Lily

Lily is the new task chair from carbon neutral company BOSS Design. All of Lily’s major parts can be quickly disassembled so that components can quickly and easily be divided into their relevant material category for recycling.

www.boss-design.co.uk

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Orangebox G68

In addition to using a high percentage of recycled materials, Orangebox has sought to minimise the carbon footprint of its G68 task chair by making it available with optional Climate Care carbon offsets.

www.orangebox.com

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